House Votes to Censure Rep. Al Green After Disruption During Trump’s Congressional Address

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to censure Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, following an incident during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. The censure resolution was passed with a vote of 224-198, with ten Democrats joining all Republicans in favor of the measure. This action was initiated by Representative Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington, and marks a significant disciplinary step taken by the House.

The censure resolution described Green’s conduct as “a breach of proper conduct,” and as part of the procedure, Green was required to stand in the well of the House chamber. Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, was tasked with reading the censure resolution aloud to Green. This formal reprimand underscores the tension between Green and the Republican-controlled House, particularly given Green’s history of introducing resolutions to impeach President Trump.

The incident that led to the censure occurred during President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. Green, known for his progressive stance, disrupted the proceedings, prompting the introduction of the censure resolution. Despite efforts by some Democrats to table the resolution, the vote proceeded, resulting in Green’s formal reprimand.

Throughout the voting process, Green was noted to be sitting alone along the center aisle. In addition to the votes in favor and against the censure, two members, including Green himself, voted present. This development highlights the ongoing partisan dynamics within the House and the broader political landscape surrounding President Trump’s administration.